Grape Stompers
Your One and Only Chance (Mantis World)
chapter 4
by
Toms Tiny Emporium
As the sun continued to get higher, the heat killed any desire to keep walking outside. Returning to the doors, you step into the club. The AC feel nice as you walk down the hall, the lights are on and the only sound you hear is your sneakers on the tiles. Walking past another set of doors, you find yourself in a large seating area. The area is filled with comfy looking booths and sofas. There is a staircase blocked off by a velvet rope with a VIP sign on it, and another door which leads to the bathrooms. There is one guy who looks your age mopping the floor.
In the middle of the room, there is a short wooden fence designed to look like a large wooden tub. Inside of it, is the dance floor, where a single woman is walking around with a vacuum. There is only one staircase leading down into the dance floor, with a sign advising women to clean their feet and shoes before leaving. As you look, you realize what the woman is doing. She is poking tiny guys on the floor. She then ether grabs them and puts them in her pocket or vacuums them up.
In the side, there is a large bar with a woman sitting inside. When she spots you, she motions you over. With little else to do, you go to her.
"Hello handsome, I don't recognize you." The woman says "Welcome to my bar! I'm always happy to see new faces, but don't you think it's a little early?"
You sit at one of the stools as you speak. "Well, today is my eighteenth birthday, so why not get a drink?"
The woman smiles. "Aww, well bless you sweetheart! It's a bit early to meet someone, but I'll let you stay and chat. Here..." She reaches down and pulls out a bottle of beer, cracking it open. "First one is on the house."
"Thanks!" You grab the bottle, but as you bring it to your lips, you stop. "Wait, shouldn't you ask for my ID?"
The woman smiles. "You look old enough sweetie, besides I don't wanna be the monster that ruins your birthday, even if you plan on starting the celebration a little early~ Now tell me, who are you." The woman asks. After you tell her, her demeanor turns sour. "Wait, do you have a sister named Jennifer? Well when you get home, tell her that she's cut off until she pays off her tab."
"I'll be sure to let her know." You respond quickly.
After a moment, the woman's friendly tone returns. "Oh, but don't worry sweetie, you're free to buy as many drinks as you want. You can stay here and chat with me until more people arrive." She thinks for a moment before a glint in her eye appears "You know, if you wanna be a good little brother, you can pay off her tab. If you agree to work for me, I'll clear her debt. Up to you if you're interested, just ask."
You take a swig of beer and decide on what to do.